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Sometimes serious, sometimes silly Austin Critics Table Awards ceremony
The winners of the Austin Critics Table Awards have been announced.
Award-winner for direction Kaitlin Hopkins with her mom — stage, screen and TV star Shirley Knight (whom I’ve admired from “The Sweet Bird of Youth” to “Drop Dead Diva.”)
But what of the ceremony Monday that packed Cap City Comedy Club for the annual critics’ honors? First, the party turned snazzier, thanks to producers Wyatt Brand and Rampart Arts, sponsors Blackerby Violin Shop and witty house music from the Invincible Czars. The printed programs, slides, pre-parties and after-party contributed to the merry spirits.
Todd Dellinger and Robin Lewis, an award-winner for movement, now leaving for Princeton
Yet the heart of the ceremony every year is the response from the winners. Sure, they’ve already earned positive reviews and audience applause. But, one after another, they seemed to genuinely appreciate the gilding of the arts season with a few more words of praise and another minute or so in the spotlight.
Soumya Ashok, S. Ashok and Srujana Doddi
As critic emeritus, my job seemed simple: Help the new producers and put together the tribute to 25 long-deceased arts pioneers who were inducted into the Austin Arts Hall of Fame. Well, I did what I could. But, at the last minute, the recorded voiceover wouldn’t track with the sharp images created by John Riedie, so I had to speak them live.
Divided into two sections, the slide show seemed to last forever and, forgive me, I caught a case of the giggles. It should have been a rather more solemn part of the evening, but the crowd seemed to appreciate my gaffes and giggles. Anyway, any future multi-media tributes to the Hall of Fame will be safely completed in a sound studio!
PS: Did you know Blackerby has built a little rehearsal and recital hall in the back of the shop on Anderson Lane? Very cool spot. We heard white-hot Mother Falcon play a pre-show set there.
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